HB 2156-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Establishes a joint task force on child safety for children in child protective services or child welfare services.

Directs the task force to review and make recommendations to the legislature and the governor on improving the health, safety, and welfare of Washington children in child protective services or child welfare services.

Requires the task force to report its preliminary findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2005, and a final report on its findings and recommendations by September 1, 2006.